HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 10956 (Military Leave Benefits)RESOLUTION NO. 10956
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXTENDED MILITARY LEAVE
BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael ("City") acknowledges its employer obligations
for the granting of military leave to eligible employees pursuant to California law (Military &
Veterans code 389 et seq.) and federal law (Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (38 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.).
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that under the Military & Veterans Code 395.03
it may adopt a resolution to extend benefits beyond what is required in California and
federal law.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the special circumstances surrounding the events
that occurred on September 11, 2001; and the potential employee calls to active service in
the U.S. military reserves or National Guard for lengthy periods of time.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Rafael does resolve,
declare, determine and order, that for the one year period this Resolution is in effect, as
follows:
(1) Employees who were members of a U.S. military reserve unit or National
Guard unit as of September 11, 2001, will be eligible for extended salary and
benefits, if called to active duty.
(2) The one year of employment requirement for U.S. military reservists is waived.
(3) These extended salary and benefits shall continue beyond the 30 calendar
days required by law, up to a maximum of 180 calendar days (including the first
30 calendar days of military leave), of the affected employees' active duty time.
(4) During this extended period the City will continue the employee's regular
salary, less military pay (including base pay and any and all special
allotments).
(5) During this extended period the City's contribution towards the employees'
enrollment in the City's group health, dental and/or vision plans, as applicable
and based on enrollment at the time of the military leave (Policy exclusions of
the group life and long term disability insurance would still be applicable).
(6) Continuation of appropriate vacation and sick leave accruals and holidays as
applicable to their position at the time of the military leave.
(7) Continuation in the appropriate retirement system, with service credit accruals
consistent with their position.
(8) Eligibility for reemployment (reinstatement), pursuant to federal and state law,
as if the employee were returning within 30 calendar days of military leave.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council of said City held on Monday, November 5'h , 2001 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
V
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, CITY CLERK